Gandhi

Indians go to the polls in test for Modi’s cash ban

NEW DELHI - Arab Today

Millions of Indians began voting Saturday in regional elections seen as the first major test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party after his controversial move to ban all high-value notes last year. Five Indian states will elect new governments over the next five weeks in a multi-phased election, with voting kicking off in northern Punjab and coastal Goa in theRead more

India issues terror alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi - ArabToday

India Wednesday issued a terror alert, warning of possible attacks by militants during Republic Day celebrations on Thursday. The alert was based on inputs by Indian intelligence agencies that Pakistan-based terror outfits might try to sneak into this country using Afghan identities, and carry out attacks in various parts of the country, particularly the national capital, on Republic Day, sourcesRead more

Modi faces opposition flak over bid to ‘replace’ Gandhi

New Delhi - Arab Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came under intense criticism from the opposition over his picture “replacing” Mahatma Gandhi’s on the 2017 calendar and diary of the Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Modi’s picture spinning the charkha donned the cover page of the KVIC calendar and diary, instead of the iconic picture of Gandhi weaving khadi on a simple charkha,Read more

Amazon’s Gandhi flip-flops spark anger in India

New Delhi - Arab Today

Flip-flops bearing the face of India’s independence icon Mahatma Gandhi for sale on Amazon triggered fresh outrage on Sunday, days after the e-retail giant was forced to stop selling Indian flag doormats. On Wednesday, India demanded Amazon apologise for selling “insulting” doormats featuring India’s national flag, with Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj warning of tough action against the company. Amazon removedRead more

Amazon’s Gandhi flip-flops spark anger in India

New Delhi - ArabToday

Award-winning Indian actor Om Puri

Mumbai - Arab Today

Om Puri, the acclaimed Indian actor who appeared in hit films including "Gandhi", "City of Joy" and "East is East", died Friday after suffering a heart attack. The award-winning character actor, whose career ranged from arthouse Indian films to Hollywood epics, died of a heart attack at his home in Mumbai, a family member told the Press Trust of India.Read more